Let the discovery begin. Let Lancaster County delight you with the things you always knew were here. And surprise you with a slew of things you didn't.

Antiques Capital

Nestled in the countryside of northeastern Lancaster County, "Antiques Capital, USA" is recognized as the premier year-round antiques destination in the Northeast.

Small Towns & Northern Countryside

Stroll down a street in one of our small towns, and you'll think you've wandered right into a scene of a Norman Rockwell painting.

Amish & PA Dutch Countryside

Pennsylvania Amish Country is a picturesque landscape that must be witnessed in person to be fully appreciated. Rolling hills with lush grasses and crops, farms with windmills dotting the horizon and horse and buggies sharing the road remind you that things are simpler here in Lancaster County.

Downtown Lancaster

The city is situated in the center of Lancaster County, and its seven square miles are packed with art, museums, historical attractions, restaurants and cafes, theatres, shops and boutiques.

Riverlands

Want even more of the great outdoors? The Riverlands are home to a host of scenic biking tours and hiking trails through beautiful rolling hills.

Next-door Neighbors

Take a short sightseeing trip from Lancaster County to explore our nearby neighbors. With Hershey just a short drive away, you're sure to enjoy the excitement of Hersheypark or the relaxing getaway of the Chocolate Spa. Take a daytrip to Philadelphia or head to Gettysburg to tour battlefields, mansions and museums.

Lancastories

Let the discovery begin. Enjoy hearing about all of the things you thought you knew straight from someone who's experienced it first hand - our bloggers.

Trails

Let our trails be your guide to outdoor adventure, the arts, wine, beer and more throughout Lancaster County. These handy guides are packed with information and trip ideas to make your visit extra memorable.

For Locals

Live locally and love it here? Have out-of-town-guests coming to stay, and don't know what to show them about our wonderful County? This link is for you.

Origins of the Underground Railroad

Tour historic places that gave rise to the Underground Railroad movement in Lancaster County and Southeastern Pennsylvania

Customized tours and presentations offered by Randolph Harris of Lancaster, PA, a consulting historian, heritage conservation advocate, journalist and Partner, National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, a program of the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service.

During these journeys, heritage travelers will examine the impact of anti-slavery activities and the rise of Abolitionism in the Southeastern Pennsylvania Region along the Mason-Dixon Line, which divided the free Commonwealth of Pennsylvania from the slave-holding states to the south.

Visitors will gain deep insight into this vibrant historic landscape and learn how ideal conditions came together to create a key location in the development of the nation’s first religiously-inspired and racially-integrated civil rights movement.

We will explore the key factors that supported this movement: the region’s unique geography; the legacy of religious freedom in the Commonwealth and as the center of progressive politics in Colonial America; and ingenious transportation systems built and managed by black and white inventors and entrepreneurs that allowed the fastest and most secret flights to freedom anywhere in the country during the late 18th and early 19th century.

Some of the sites and communities to be experienced can include the Borough Columbia on the Susquehanna River, the historic City of Lancaster, Villages of Bird-in-Hand, Georgetown and Christiana, where many believe a key spark was lit that brought on the Civil War. Others can be explored as well.

Among the stops are historic properties recognized by the National Park Service as authentic sites associated with the Underground Railroad, based on research and documentation supplied by Mr. Harris. At these sites some of the earliest and most nationally significant episodes of resistance occurred against the institution of slavery.

Tours can be on foot, as well as step-on services in motor coaches or private vehicles. Call to arrange a tour or visit the website for more information.